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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.51 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.51 and 102.65 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.51 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.51 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.51 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 40,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805.14/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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